Do this: Browse through the 650i's gallery before you read on. Soak in the pictures, the car's sumptuous and generous proportions, elegant meaningful lines and Orion Silver metallic colour sitting above the proud 20” wheels.
As you do so, pause at the interior shots. Yes, you are staring at stitched leather on the dashboard, cinnamon brown Nappa leather and poplar grey wood trim. It is as good as it looks. Yes, you would look great behind the wheel, cruising along the Californian coast.
But that's just half the story. What you can't see in these pictures is the two-faced nature of the 650i cabrio. This car can be a serious ego-bruiser for those thinking that their Mustang GT, Camaro SS or Challenger SRT8 are untouchable. I've got news for you, bub.
Beneath that long, sensual bonnet lies dormant (at least when casually cruising) a tectonic-plate moving TwinPower turbocharged (that's two turbos) 4.4L V8. With no effort at all, the earth's crust is manhandled by 400hp and 450 lb-ft of torque. It, and the maniacal 8-speed sport automatic transmission, catapult the car to 100 km/h in 5 seconds on its way to a very limited top speed of 210 km/h. Stupendously fast for a 2,056 kg (4,523 lb) convertible land-yacht.
For those curious, the next M6 will most likely feature the M5's engine which is in fact this same lump, except that output has climbed to 560hp. Expect the M6 to change the direction of the rotation of the earth...
Land-yacht may sound “mean-spirited” but that's the way it is. With all the drive settings in Comfort, the 6-Series glides over all surfaces with nary a shudder unless the road is seriously broken. With Dynamic Drive, every paved surface can be your friend. In most cities, Comfort and Normal will suit the car perfectly. On the highway, go for Sport. Should you be the type to fully exploit your 650i cab (I applaud you), take it all the way to Sport+ and hang on to your dentures. Playing with Dynamic Drive also regulates throttle and transmission responses: the full package, my friend.
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| This car can be a serious ego-bruiser for those thinking that their Mustang GT, Camaro SS or Challenger SRT8 are untouchable. (Photo: Sébastien D'Amour/Auto123.com) |
As you do so, pause at the interior shots. Yes, you are staring at stitched leather on the dashboard, cinnamon brown Nappa leather and poplar grey wood trim. It is as good as it looks. Yes, you would look great behind the wheel, cruising along the Californian coast.
But that's just half the story. What you can't see in these pictures is the two-faced nature of the 650i cabrio. This car can be a serious ego-bruiser for those thinking that their Mustang GT, Camaro SS or Challenger SRT8 are untouchable. I've got news for you, bub.
Beneath that long, sensual bonnet lies dormant (at least when casually cruising) a tectonic-plate moving TwinPower turbocharged (that's two turbos) 4.4L V8. With no effort at all, the earth's crust is manhandled by 400hp and 450 lb-ft of torque. It, and the maniacal 8-speed sport automatic transmission, catapult the car to 100 km/h in 5 seconds on its way to a very limited top speed of 210 km/h. Stupendously fast for a 2,056 kg (4,523 lb) convertible land-yacht.
For those curious, the next M6 will most likely feature the M5's engine which is in fact this same lump, except that output has climbed to 560hp. Expect the M6 to change the direction of the rotation of the earth...
Land-yacht may sound “mean-spirited” but that's the way it is. With all the drive settings in Comfort, the 6-Series glides over all surfaces with nary a shudder unless the road is seriously broken. With Dynamic Drive, every paved surface can be your friend. In most cities, Comfort and Normal will suit the car perfectly. On the highway, go for Sport. Should you be the type to fully exploit your 650i cab (I applaud you), take it all the way to Sport+ and hang on to your dentures. Playing with Dynamic Drive also regulates throttle and transmission responses: the full package, my friend.
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| With no effort at all, the earth's crust is manhandled by 400hp and 450 lb-ft of torque. (Photo: Sébastien D'Amour/Auto123.com) |